Admirals Way is in Gravesend and in Gravesham district. DA12 2AW is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Admirals Way, Gravesend, DA12 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA12 2AY, DA12 2SW, DA12 2SN, DA12 2RN, DA12 2RT, DA12 2DZ, DA12 2RR, DA12 2RX, DA12 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA12 2AW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.9% | 47.2% | 7.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 60.1% | 52.8% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA12 2AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 29% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 14% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 19% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 33.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 19.2% | 5% | -14.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.3% | 73.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 58.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 58.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 27.3% | 26.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 58.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 18.7% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 9.5% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Admirals Way was 227.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.8% higher than the Chalk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Admirals Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Chalk and the 32nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 95 Fisgard Court Admirals Way, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-11-22 | £205,367 |
| Flat 83 Fisgard Court Admirals Way, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-04 | £206,561 |
| Flat 49 Fisgard Court Admirals Way, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-19 | £204,612 |
| Flat 50 Fisgard Court Admirals Way, Gravesend, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-07 | £204,612 |
| Flat 81 Fisgard Court Admirals Way, Gravesend, Kent Other, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-05-20 | £168,923 |
DA12 2AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA12 2AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Community Academy Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Promenade Cafe | Gordon Promenade, Gordon Place | 575 yd | |
| Invicta Food Design | Gravesend Rugby Football Club, Donald Biggs Drive | 650 yd | |
| FS Steakhouse & Yankee Bar | 25 - 26 Milton Road, Gravesend | 672 yd | |
| Creams | 32 Milton Road, Gravesend | 688 yd | |
| Aroma | 19 Milton Road, Gravesend | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V's Punjabi Grill At The Canal Tavern | 1 Canal Road, Gravesend | 81 yd | |
| Milton Social Club | 34 Raphael Road, Gravesend | 357 yd | |
| Milton Ale Shades | 25 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 486 yd | |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club (Bar) | Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend | 615 yd | |
| TJ's | 15 Milton Road, Gravesend | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Fryer's | 3 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 486 yd | |
| New Life Takeaway | 46 Empress Road, Gravesend | 617 yd | |
| Saucy Dough Ltd | 28 Milton Road, Gravesend | 665 yd | |
| The Sidhu's Dhaba | 18 Milton Road, Gravesend | 688 yd | |
| Kismet Kebab | 21 Milton Road, Gravesend | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 1-2 East Milton Road, Gravesend | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Grammar School CHURCH WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Gravesend Rugby Football Club DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Gravesend Sports Trust DONALD BIGGS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| Gravesend Tennis Club MILTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sports Club TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Shapers (Gravesend) 147-148 147-148 MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Fleetway Sports Ground BRONTE VIEW | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| St John Roman Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Rochester Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Comprehensive School ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.